the North Bogle Loop three times whilst tackling various hills and difficult stretches of road. With roads open and other walkers around the route, participants must tackle more than just the distance and gives the option for cyclists to cycle shorter distances if desired. Event organisation Following the merger of UMIST and Victoria University of Manchester, forming the current University of Manchester, the fundraising body ‘Manchester Rag' took on the organisation and planning of the event. This has resulted in this event being run solely by students who are in full-time study in Manchester. The event also relies on a large volunteering team who are responsible for the overall safety and management of checkpoints that are located along the route. These volunteers include: First Aiders Van/Minibus Drivers University lecturers Checkpoint Marshalls Bogle Control Team First-place 55-mile strollers 2016 - Michael Jones | 5 hours 58 minutes 2015 - Luke Smith | 14 hours 27 minutes 2014 - Craig Cavanagh | 14 hours 21 minutes 2013 - Steve Judd | 9 hours 39 minutes 2012 - Simon Baker | 12 hours 25 minutes 2011 - Richard Saint/Lee Bawn | 16 hours 04 minutes 2010 - Clayton Malcolnson/Adrian Zoch | 14 hours 56 minutes 2009 - Tim Budd | 15 hours 40 minutes 2007 - Sarah 'Beeny' Benito | 14 hours 15 minutes 2004 - Richard O'Regan | 16 hours 15 minutes [Carried a rucksack estimated to be approximately 10kg (22lb)] 2003 - Benj Ellerby l 8 Hours 17 minutes 1981 - Andy Bright l 7 hours 39 minutes 1978 - Joe Ritson l 7 hours 9 minutes I completed the stroll not far behind Joe Ritson. I took 6 hours something, the fact that I started an hour after Ritson started was never taken into account - Graham Bennison (Then Bolton United Harriers). 1977 - Joe Ritson l 7 hours 14 minutes (Manchester to Manchester via Wigan, Chorley starting at Midnight) 1968 - Martin Banfield - 9 hours 45 minutes (Lancaster to Manchester via A6, starting at 2100) Previous events Below is a table of the past events and how much they raised for local and national charities. References External links Bogle Official Website Charities based in Manchester Organisations based in Manchester